The missing link in Intergenerational forecasting

On 19/03/2015

Superannuation funds need to find ways that better engage fund members in order to improve their retirement outcomes. In particular, this relates to the information, education and advice prescribed to members as they prepare for retirement – including identifying the implications of an inadequate retirement savings plan. Left alone, most members will lead a retirement […]

MEDIA RELEASE ‘Big four group risk insurers consolidate market share as profit margins continue slide’

On 18/02/2015

Australia’s top four wholesale (group) insurers by annual premium income have increased their combined market share, growing from a collective 67 per cent market share at June 2013 to 73 per cent for the June 2014 period. This market domination by a small group of insurers is one of several key findings to emerge from […]

Investing for different phases of retirement

On 24/09/2014

Matching strategies, products and advice to specific demands of an ageing population is one of the greatest challenges facing the retirement sector in Australia today. This article, by Michael Rice, gives his analysis of investing for the different phases of retirement. It is an abridged version of his presentation at the 2014 Financial Services Forum. […]

Under-covered? Are Australians really as underinsured as the life insurance industry claims?

On 05/09/2014

There are a lot of warnings out there about Australians not having enough life insurance or related types of cover. This Choice.com.au article uses Rice Warner data to demonstrate the life insurance needs of a typical Australian family.

MEDIA RELEASE ‘Australia’s retirement income ‘bulge’ requires urgent, comprehensive fix’

On 27/08/2014

Leading consultants to the financial services and superannuation sector Rice Warner today outlined the scale of the retirement incomes bulge facing Australia’s ageing population, its policymakers, superannuation funds and product manufacturers. The next 15 years will see more Australians leaving or winding down from the workforce than entering it. On Rice Warner analysis, Australia’s ageing […]

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